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Buyer’s searches: updated REIQ contracts

From 1 October 2026, updated wording in Queensland residential and commercial contracts EF001A and EF019A clarifies the buyer’s authority to obtain copies of documents.

Realworks team

September 30, 2026

Authority for Buyer’s Searches: inspect records and obtain copies of documents. EF001A and EF019A, 10/26.

Contracts affected

The Authority for Buyer’s Searches is being amended in these two contracts.

  • EF001A
    Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Residential Real Estate
    Clause 7.11 · Authority for Buyer’s Searches
  • EF019A
    Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Commercial Real Estate
    Clause 7.10 · Authority for Buyer’s Searches

The amended clause

Identical in both contracts. Added words appear in mint.

Authority for Buyer’s Searches

The Seller authorises the Buyer to inspect records and obtain copies of documents held by any authority, including Security Interests on the PPSR, relating to the Property.

Why the change

Following consultation, the REIQ and the Queensland Law Society approved the amendment to provide greater clarity on what the authority covers: inspecting records and obtaining copies of documents.

Check the footer date

Updated contracts show 10/26 in the footer. An earlier date means it’s the previous version.

10/26

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